Heading to the MCG for footy this winter? South Yarra train station is one stop away and Oaks has just opened an apartment hotel near it. Oaks Pinnacle, in Yarra Street, is near the corner of Toorak Road, a short walk from Chapel Street, and within easy access of the city via tram or train. An opening Winter Warmers deal has a one-bedroom apartment priced at $139 a night, including noon checkout, on a minimum two-night stay. The offer is valid for travel until September 30. Phone 1300 660 223.

Turkey is a hugely popular destination for travel this year and next. Here is a bargain chance to check out what all the fuss is about, including some important World War I sites. DI Travel has on offer an 11-night bus tour that includes Istanbul, Troy and Gallipoli. The price covers 11 nights’ accommodation in good hotels, 20 meals, coach transport and an English-speaking tour manager and guides. There are departures from Istanbul twice a week between November 3 and April 2. The price is $1999 for two people twin share when booked and paid for by June 19. Phone 1300 813 391.

Recently renovated, Celebrity Century is set to make its way to Singapore from Sydney early next year, calling at Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin and Bali along the way. Ecruising.travel is offering big discounts on a 16-night “Sydney to Singapore Century” cruise package that includes the 14-night cruise, then two nights at the Mandarin Oriental in Singapore. The voyage departs from Sydney on January 11. The package also includes domestic airfares for those who do not live in Sydney. The cost is from $2459 ex Sydney (was $3399), and from $2850 for Melbourne and Brisbane, with different prices for other cities. Phone 1300 369 848.

If you fancy Fiji with the works – cruises, day tours, golf and pampering – My Fiji’s current sale is worth a look. It is offering add-ons such as resort credit and tours with holidays at several popular spots. One package includes seven nights in a garden room at the Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa, return airfares, breakfast daily, a $F1000 ($588) wine, dine and spa credit each booking, a choice of one of three day tours, and kids under 12 stay and eat for free. It costs from $1490 a person and is valid for sale until June 30 for stays from August 19 to 31, November 1 to 30 and February 1 to March 20. Phone 1300 004 292.

Making holiday plans and looking for hotels? Swissotels is offering 20 per cent off the best available rates at its properties around the world. Direct online bookings qualify for complimentary room upgrades and late checkouts when available, as well as no delivery charges on any in-room dining during the stay. The deal is valid for sale and travel until September 30. Phone 1800 637 9477.